TJ returns

Anna had a bit of a tough morning. Every week or so they need to change the needle in the port. That's the thing they use to administer chemo, draw blood, etc... This article describes it better than I can.

It is supposed to be a simple process where they take one needle out and put in a new one. Apparently, it was a bit of a struggle. I think Anna was a bit nervous about it since this was the first time they were changing it. Plus, when they went to change it, they got it in but it wasn't drawing blood properly so they had to try it a few times.

Eventually, they got it but they wound up needing to have a few nurses involved and most of them were just there to say some prayers with Anna. I think it was one of those things that probably required one person to do the medical procedure and another five to distract the patient. I think all the excitement tired her out a bit for the day, plus I think she didn't get a good night sleep last night because she was nervous about it. It's done now, and she has a better idea of what to expect next time. Plus the nurses spoke about it and they think they figured out why it was so difficult and expect a smoother process next time. The nurses were great throughout the entire process and really were doing everything they could to help Anna get through the process.

After the rough morning, her parents decided to surprise her with a visit along with TJ. That really helped to cheer her up and I think she needed the support. TJ comes home tomorrow so that will be the first time I see him in quite a few days. I'm looking forward to spending some time with him and unless the schedule changes, he should be home for a couple of weeks.

No chemo today, but that is just part of the schedule. I don't have the schedule handy but it is one of these things where you have chemo one day, then take a day or two off. There are some days she'll get it and others where she won't. We think tomorrow she is scheduled for another dose. The next time I see the doctor, I'll try to get a schedule from him so we can all know what to expect.

It was great to have Anna's god-sister Ana spend the night here last night. Anna (the patient) really enjoyed spending time with Ana (the god-sister)... watch the number of n's kids... its the easiest way to tell the difference.

I'm staying in the hospital tonight. It'll be my first time spending the night in a few days.

She wanted to thank sylvanie for the card and everyone else for the comments.

Oh, i forgot to mention... in addition to having her own private room here, she now has her own private fridge. I haven't brought in the beers just yet, but suspect we're not too far away :)

3 more games at home for the Yanks and then we can start looking forward to off season moves and spring training. Suspect we'll get another "Roger Clemens is in George's box" type outbursts from Suzyn on Sunday night.